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Definition of "changeup" [changeup]

  • Baseball A pitch intended to look like a fastball, which actually approaches the plate at a slow speed, thereby causing the batter to swing prematurely. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "changeup" in a sentence
  • "And the changeup is an odd pitch for a closer to have."
  • "Habyan also makes the point that the changeup is a valuable pitch for young pitchers to develop before attempting to throw a breaking pitch."
  • "The breaking ball was inconsistent and my changeup is the worst I ever remember having."